Comparing Washington And Macbeth: The Fate Of A Nation

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a dictator, or king. He believed that power
did not come from controlling others, but from the honor and respect that
was given to him. Washington knew that this power would only come from
subordination to civilian authority. He would be a precedent by being the
first general to turn down his immense powers. With these actions,
Washington assured the success of a new democratic nation.
MacBeth, like Washington, was power hungry and very successful in war.
However, he felt that power came from wealth and control over his
subordinates. As a king, MacBeth abused his power. His first priority was
to secure his own safety, and not his country's. He does this by
assassinating Banquo. This action shows only concern for himself, but not
for his nation. When he visits the Witches, he does not ask about the
future of Scotland, but his own future. As a king, he only kills and
destroys, but does not nurture his country. Scotland suffered greatly
during MacBeth's rule because of ...

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